Filming Locations Tour, $35
Derry: Derry Girls TV Show Filming Locations Tour
The best-reviewed option here, with 136 reviews and a 4.9 rating covering the show's filming locations.
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The Short Answer
Derry Girls tours visit filming locations across Derry's walled city centre, starting at the Derry Girls Mural on Badger's Bar, Orchard Street. The official public walking tour runs Saturdays at 12:00 from April to October, costs £10 per person and lasts around 2 hours. Pre-booking is essential as tours sell out quickly. Private tours run year-round by arrangement.
Derry Girls, the Channel 4 comedy that ran from 2018 to 2022, was filmed primarily in Derry itself, with only some scenes shot in Belfast. That makes the city unusually rewarding for fans. The show's locations sit inside and around the 17th century walls, clustered within walking distance of each other, so a single afternoon can cover the mural, the squares and the streets where the Quinn gang lived out their teenage years.
There are two distinct experiences on offer. The guided walking tours take in outdoor filming locations with a local guide, while the Derry Girls Experience at Tower Museum holds the original sets and props, including the Quinn household and Erin's bedroom. Many visitors do both on the same day, since the museum sits inside the walled city the tours explore.
Compare The Tours
The bookable options below differ mainly in format and starting point. The public walking tour follows the official route from the mural, while a filming locations tour covers similar ground at $35 with strong reviews. Two private taxi tours offer a guide and vehicle for your group only, one starting in Derry and one departing from Belfast for travellers based there.
Official Public Walking Tour
Derry: Guided Derry Girls TV Show Public Tour
The guided public tour format that mirrors the official Saturday walk, led by a local guide.
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Private Taxi Tour From Derry
Private 2-hour Derry Girls Tour by Taxi
A private 2-hour taxi tour with your own guide, ideal for those who want flexibility and a personal pace.
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From Belfast By Taxi
Belfast: Derry Girls Taxi Tour with Private Guide
A private taxi tour with guide that starts in Belfast, suiting visitors staying there rather than in Derry.
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What You Will See
Derry Girls Mural
Painted by local not-for-profit UV Arts on the side of Badger's Bar on Orchard Street and commissioned by Channel 4, the mural is the meeting point for public walking tours and the most photographed spot on any itinerary.
Quinn household set and Erin's bedroom
The full recreation of the Quinn family home, including Erin's bedroom, is displayed at the Derry Girls Experience in the Tower Museum, giving visitors a walk-through view of where much of the show's domestic chaos unfolded.
Original props and costumes
Memorabilia on display includes Erin's diary, Aunt Sarah's pyjamas, Ma Mary's Woolworths sweater, the Spice Girls costumes and Sister Michael's chair, all original items from the production.
Guildhall Square
The setting for the Season 2 finale crowd scenes during the Clinton visit, James's "I am a Derry Girl" moment, and Halloween scenes in Season 3. Central, free to access and a regular stop on guided tours.
Derry City Walls
Several scenes were filmed on the walls, including Erin's line about them being "nothing short of spectacular" and moments from the Season 2 finale. The walls are free to walk and feature on every guided tour.
Pump Street and Nailor's Row
Pump Street appeared in Season 1, including the scene where Granda Joe buys a cream horn, while Nailor's Row features across Seasons 1 to 3. Both sit in the city centre and are covered on walking tours.
St Augustine's Church
Used for the Season 3 funeral scene for Clare's father. The church can be viewed on guided tours, with exterior and interior access during services.
Planning Your Visit
Getting There
All walking tours take place in the walled city centre, starting at the mural on Orchard Street opposite Foyleside. The start point is easily reached on foot from the Guildhall or the visitor centre, and Derry is compact enough that most filming locations require no transport at all. Visitors arriving from Belfast should note that one taxi tour option departs from Belfast with a private guide rather than from Derry itself.
Tickets, Hours And Timing
The official public walking tour with Martin McCrossan City Tours costs £10 per person and runs Saturdays at 12:00 from April to October, lasting approximately 2 hours. The Derry Girls Experience at Tower Museum is open daily 09:00 to 17:30 with last admission at 16:00, costs £6 per adult, and typically takes 1 to 2 hours; entry is timed, and fast track entry comes with the Visit Derry Pass. Guided tours booked through travel platforms generally cost around $35 per person. Pre-booking is essential for public tours, which sell out quickly.
Booking Tips
- Pre-book the public Saturday walking tour well in advance, as places sell out quickly.
- Book a private tour if visiting outside April to October, since these run year-round by arrangement.
- Choose a timed entry slot for the Derry Girls Experience, and note last admission at 16:00.
- Consider the Visit Derry Pass for fast track entry to the Experience.
- The Experience includes an app for an enhanced visit, so bring headphones or check your phone battery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Derry Girls tours start?
Walking tours start at the Derry Girls Mural on the side of Badger's Bar, 18 Orchard Street, opposite Foyleside. The start point is a short walk from the Guildhall and the visitor centre, and all locations visited sit within the walled city centre.
How much does a Derry Girls tour cost?
The official public walking tour costs £10 per person. Entry to the Derry Girls Experience at Tower Museum costs £6 per adult. Guided filming locations tours booked through travel platforms are typically around $35 per person, while private taxi tours cost several hundred dollars for the group.
How long does a visit take?
The walking tour lasts approximately 2 hours. The Derry Girls Experience typically takes 1 to 2 hours. Visitors doing both, plus wandering the free public locations such as the City Walls and Guildhall Square, should allow a full morning or afternoon.
When do the public walking tours run?
Public tours run every Saturday at 12:00 from April to October. Pre-booking is essential because they sell out quickly. Outside those months, private tours are available year-round by arrangement.
What is the Derry Girls Experience?
An exhibition at Tower Museum featuring original sets and props, including the Quinn household, Erin's bedroom, Erin's diary, Aunt Sarah's pyjamas, the Spice Girls costumes and Sister Michael's chair. It is open daily from 09:00 to 17:30, with last admission at 16:00 and timed entry.
Was Derry Girls actually filmed in Derry?
Yes, the show was primarily filmed in Derry, with some scenes shot in Belfast. Key Derry locations include the Guildhall, City Walls, Pump Street, Nailor's Row, St Augustine's Church and Yellow Yard, most of which appear on guided tours.
Derry rewards Derry Girls fans more than most screen tourism destinations because the locations are genuine, central and free to wander between once a tour is done. The official Saturday walk suits those visiting in season who want the local-guide experience, while the Tower Museum exhibition delivers the props and sets no street can offer. Book either well ahead, add the walls and Guildhall Square under your own steam, and the trip adds up to a full and satisfying day.
